The Friends of the North End Branch Library held their annual Holiday Open House this weekend to celebrate another successful year. The highlight was entertainment by Al Natale’s Jazz Band and hot food donated by Frank DePasquale. Dozens of members and neighbors came out for the social event that also included an extensive selection of Read More…
A fun day of holiday celebrating, Toys for Tots and ice skating made up the 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The largest neighborhood skating event of the season was held at the Steriti Skating Rink in the North End on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Read More…
Continuing a tradition in its 43rd year, the North End Christmas Parade brought the holiday spirit to the neighborhood with a fun-filled Sunday afternoon of events for children of all ages. First, Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at the North End Park, Puopolo Field. After greeting swarms of kids, the annual Christmas Parade kicked off Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7FFgBr8jfo] North End resident, Shannon Muldoon Morse, shares this action video of Santa Claus arriving by helicopter at the Puopolo Field in Boston’s North End.
Strolling shoppers came out in force despite a rainy night for the 7th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday night, December 6th. The North End retail shops stayed open late, welcoming residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. The shops Read More…
Christmas came to the Gateway of the North End at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree celebration featuring Santa, carolers and refreshments. The North End Beautification Committee sponsored the event for the third year. Hot chocolate and cookies were donated by Caffe Paradiso. The tree and decorations were funded by the Read More…
The residents and friends of Ausonia Apartments decorated for the holiday. We have some talented people on the committee headed by Karen Lyons and our president Bob Pirelli. Here are some pictures of the Ausonia residents doing there best. The tall fellow in the gym shorts is the autistic son of one our residents. He Read More…
Holiday Open House at the North End Branch Library Saturday, December 7th from 12-2 25 Parmenter Street Please join the Friends of the North End Branch Library for our annual Holiday Open House. As always, a good way to start the holiday season with our patrons at the library. Food, raffles and entertainment!
North End resident, Thomas F. Schiavoni, examines a homespun tradition that has morphed into a war game among family, friends and co-workers. It’s that time of the year when “Good will to all!’ collides with wretched excess and gaudy displays of consumption. Sadly, we risk the danger of stampedes and unprovoked assaults at crowded malls Read More…
The City of Boston has rolled out its series of holiday programs including a small business shopping program, city-wide decorating contests and free holiday parking hours in business districts. There is also a Winter 2013 / 2014 Activity Guide with city-wide events through February. The Winter Activities Brochure 2013-14 An activity guide to tree lightings, performances and events Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPzOro8nys] The annual trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park marked the start of the season during this Thanksgiving week. Mayor Tom Menino and Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh helped flip the switch on Monday night turning on the thousands of blue lights to create Boston’s iconic holiday scene. The trellis lights are sponsored by the Friends Read More…
It has only been a few years that Faneuil Hall Marketplace has been bringing in a huge Christmas tree as part of its Blink! lighting display. The new tradition appears to be paying off with its largest crowd ever on Saturday night for the city’s official tree lighting. The event was televised with a ceremony Read More…